headspace Senior Youth Access Clinician
Job No:
FLO1722
Location:
Castle Hill
- Work with a dynamic and innovative recovery-focused youth organisation
- Exciting opportunities to work with youth access teams at headspace Castle Hill
- Ongoing professional support provided with extensive clinical supervision and professional development opportunities
headspace Castle Hill is looking for a Senior Youth Access Clinician and a Youth Access Clinician to join the team! The positions available are full-time closed term until June 2022 working Monday to Friday. The Youth Access Clinician role is suited to candidates who are looking to gain more clinical experience and further their personal development.
The main difference between the two roles is that the Snr Youth Access Clinician role requires 2 years clinical experience and the Youth Access Clinician role does not require the clinical experience.
About the Opportunity
headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation supporting young people aged 12-25 years with their mental & general health care needs. At headspace we provide young people with the opportunity to seek help early by bringing local health services under the one roof, making it easier for young people and their families to find the information they need.
On a day to day basis, the Senior Youth Access Clinician will:
- Deliver quality, evidence-based recovery focused mental health services including assessments, individualised person-centered planning and coordination, and the delivery of relevant therapeutic interventions.
- Design treatment plans and relevant interventions to assist the young person to drive their own recovery plan.
- Coordinate supports with service providers including medical professionals, Government Departments and services, non-government organisations and schools.
- Provide supervision, support, guidance, and mentoring of students and provisionally registered psychologists.
- Identifying and implementing community based activities that will support the social and emotional well being of the individual on their recovery journey
- Offering education and guidance on clinical matters.
Ideally, you will have significant experience working within the Mental Health sector combined with relevant qualifications. You must also be currently registered, or eligible for registration (National or State) as a Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker, Mental Health Nurse or other allied health professional.
For more information on the Senior Youth Access Clinician role, please read the Position Description.
Please note - Successful candidates must maintain a Class C drivers license and proof of comprehensive insurance must be provided when required. You may be directed to use your private motor vehicle in the course of performing your duties when an organisational pool motor vehicle is unavailable. You will receive the Travelling Transport and Fares Allowance when using your private vehicle for work related purposes.
About headspace and Flourish Australia
One in four young people have experienced a mental health issue in the past 12 months – a higher prevalence than all other age groups. headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people who present with mental health issues, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services. More information about headspace can be found at: www.headspace.org.au
Flourish Australia has a long and proud history of providing recovery-oriented mental health services in Australia. We offer a range of services to meet the different needs of those with a lived experience of a mental health issue. This includes help with finding a home that is safe and secure, assistance with training and getting a job, or encouragement to develop friendships and learn new things. Our services are comprehensive and highly personalised because each person’s experience will be different and their needs, as an individual, are unique. Together we set goals, connect individuals with the right people, support services and opportunities to meet their needs.
Our positions are open to all suitably qualified applicants. We have a strong commitment to participation of people with lived experience of mental health issues in our workforce. We value diversity and encourage applications from suitably qualified people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island backgrounds, people from CALD and LGBTI communities and mature age candidates.
Selection Criteria
Essential:
- Tertiary qualifications in Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Occupational Therapy or other allied health discipline, and eligibility for membership of an appropriate professional body; and eligibility to register with Medicare Australia as an MBS Primary Care provider or an Allied Mental Health Professional provider.
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience and have (or are eligible to receive) National or State registration.
- Are able to demonstrate an in depth knowledge of recovery focused practice.
- Have a clear understanding and/or knowledge of the concept and impact of mental health in the community.
- Are able to demonstrate the importance of, and have a clear and strong understanding of, the value of team work.
- Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Have a high degree of computer literacy, including demonstrated experience with report writing and electronic client information management systems.
For further information, please contact Aniela Gokiert, Acting Senior Clinical Manager, E:aniela.gokiert@flourishaustralia.org.au (please do not email applications)
All appointments with Flourish Australia's Mental Health Services are subject to a National Criminal History Check, a Working With Children Check, previous employment reference checks, satisfactory Australian residency status and other background checks. All successful applicants will be asked to provide evidence of compliance with COVID-19 vaccination Public Health Orders (where applicable).
About the Benefits
- Attractive salary starting at $74,000 per annum
- Tax-Free Salary Packaging available up to $15,900
- 10% superannuation + 17.5% annual leave loading + 2 additional days of personal leave
- Family-friendly and flexible working conditions
- Career development and training opportunities such as Mental Health First Aid and ASIST
We are actively observing COVID safe work practices and have implemented flexible working arrangements. We encourage you to get in touch with the listed contact if you have any questions or concerns.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please complete all the questions asked. You will then be required to attach a copy of your resume on the following page, we encourage you to have your resume up-to-date and available before you commence the application.
Applications close 9pm, 5th November.